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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,929.40, 4,395.18 and 1,522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,929.40, 4,395.18 and 1,522.93 is: 2,284.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,929.40 : 4,395.18 = 1,522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,929.40/4,395.18 = 1,522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,929.40x = 4,395.18 × 1,522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,929.40x = 6,693,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,693,551.48/2,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,284.96

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